58--Install a base radio station, antenna and all necessary hardware and wiring at Valentine Nebraska, Construct and install radio repeate system at Smith Falls State Park Construct and install radio repeater at Norden-Nature Conservancy in Nebraska

Niobrara Missouri National Scenic Riverway intends to ward a firm fixed price contract for the installation of a communication system along a 76 Mile Section of the Niobrara River designated as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System for management, preservation and protection of the rscenic, recreational, paleontolgical, geological and fish and wildlife values. The National Park Service intends to construct a digital narrowband EIA/TIA-102 compliant radio communications system that will service primary park operations in support of law enforcement, emergency management, maintenance, resource management, interpretive and administrative functions.Tasks to be Completed (deliverables) include:1.Excavate hole and pour fiberglass-reinforced concrete base (?4.2 cubic yards) for anchoring a 32' tower (Valmont 45V ) at the Norden and Smith Falls repeater sites. Fiberglass-reinforced concrete will be used throughout.2.Pour fiberglass-reinforced concrete slab 7 ft. x 7 ft. x 5 in. (?1.1 cubic yards) for setting/anchoring equipment shelters (must assemble buildings) at the Norden and Smith Falls repeater sites. Fiberglass-reinforced concrete will be used throughout. 3.Trench or string electric cable from power pole to site and connect power from meter to equipment (Smith Falls and Norden).4.Erect, assemble, and install equipment shelters, towers, repeaters and antennae 5.Assemble/install all necessary components and bring repeaters into working order6.Assemble and erect chain-link enclosure fence (concrete poured in post holes) 12' x 18' x 6' high, with gate (exact materials to be determined). 7.Install pole (anchor to side of building) & antennae, base station and all necessary equipment at Valentine Ranger station 8.Assure that all radio equipment installed functions properly per technical and industry standards and per specifications associated with this equipment.9.Assure that radio equipment installed provides all basic functionality required and identified for individual park applications and general park operations.10.Contractor will provide training session on features of each model radio to two park employees.11.Contractor will document make/model, model numbers, serial numbers, installation location, and any other relevant information for equipment installed per this task order.12.Re-package and return all unused items and materials to the NPS, using original boxes and packing materials. Include operator manuals, packing slips, extra brackets, switch covers, cables, hardware, etc. The magnitude of this project is between $25,000 and $100,000. NAICS Code is 334220, P&S, 5895, PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND TELEPHONE REQUESTS OR FAX REQUESTS FOR THE SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. This solicitation will be available ONLY!! at the DOI web site (http://ideasec.nbc.gov) O?A August 12, 2008 and unless amendments are issued extending the solicitation, the offers are due in this office on September 11, 2008 at 2:00 PM MT. In order to download a copy of the solicitation vendors will be asked to register their company with the electronic commerce website. Be prepared with your company DUNS Number, availble from Dun and Bradstreet at 1-888-546-0024 and your federal Tax Identificaiton Number (TIN). All vendors should pre-register with ORCA and the CCR by logging into http://www.ccr.gov. Your point of contact for this project is Ronald Eilefson, Contracting Officer, 605-574-31330, email: [email protected]. All responsible sources may submit an offer which if submitted in a timely manner will be considered. The Government reserves the right to cancel this announcement and the resulting solicitation. This announcement does not constitute a Solicitation.